CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – Domtar, a leading North American manufacturer of diversified forest products, announced on Tuesday, March 24 that it will indefinitely idle operations at its Childersburg – Coosa Pines fluff pulp mill in May 2026.
The Coosa Pines mill has been challenged by difficult market conditions, as well as its aged assets, resulting in high costs of maintaining and operating the facility, underscoring the need for this strategic decision.
The company is taking steps to ensure a safe and orderly wind-down of production and is committed to supporting employees, their families, and the Coosa Pines community through career transition resources, benefits guidance, and open communications during this period.
This impacts a total of 285 employees.
